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MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2023! From Your Local Maricopa Campus
PRINCIPAL Deana McNamee
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Lee Bryan Paul Becker Emily Maxwell Craig Moody Samuel Buchanan
YOU NA LED IT! CLASS OF 2023,
DEAN OF STUDENTS Samuel Buchanan
MISSION Preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s opportunities.
VISION Maricopa High School will provide a safe, respectful and inviting educational environment.
-We celebrate YOU– For all your hard work and dedication through your entire high school experience. 21542N John Wayne Pkwy Maricopa, AZ 85139 (520) 494-7805
SUPERINTENDENT Dr. Tracey Lopeman
GOVERNING BOARD PRESIDENT Robert H. Downey
VICE PRESIDENT Dr. Gary Miller
BOARD MEMBERS Torri Anderson Patti Coutré AnnaMarie Knorr
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Congratulations graduates on your well-deserved success!
Dear Maricopa High Class of 2023,
I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you on your well-deserved graduation from high school. Today you stand proud and ready to take on the world. This achievement is the first of many that will open doors to new opportunities and possibilities for your future. Reflect, for a moment, on the grit and perseverance it took to get here — you did it. As you move on to the next phase of your life, whether it be college, trade school, military service, or the workforce, I want to remind you that you have what it takes to do hard things. Whichever path you choose, you are capable of greatness. This is your moment. We are rooting for you. Go change the world!
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MARICOPA II Marcus Anglin Joseph Bailey Tayton Bartlett David Butterfield Christina Canty Matthew Carr Winston Coates
Alissa Farinas Abeline Garza Kandis Ramsey Hunter Roos Chance Roulston Natalynn Smith Ruben Villegas Yahaira Zazueta
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Commencement
Thursday, May 25, 2023 7:30 p.m. RAM Stadium
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Class of 2023 Recognition Kevin Piquette | Technical Theater Director
Congratulations graduating class of 2023
Processional “Pomp and Circumstance,” | MHS Band
Presentation of Colors Air Force JROTC Color Guard
National Anthem and Alma Mater Divisi
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Welcome Address Kathryn La Fave | Student Body President
Introduction of Speakers Kathryn La Fave | Student Body President
Salutatorian Address Zoie Zimpleman
Valedictorian Address Diana Harris
Military Honors (Ret.) Lt. Col. Allen E. Kirksey, Jr. | Instructor, Air Force JROTC program
Rose Ceremony Zoie Zimpleman | Senior Class President
Introduction of Foreign Exchange Students Jennifer Miller | English Department Chair
Introduction of Graduates Jennifer Miller | English Department Chair Amber Flores | Science Department Chair
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Tassel Ceremony Zoie Zimpleman | Senior Class President
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Academic Awards and Honors
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Academic Achievement
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (Blue/Gold Cords) A student inducted into the National Honor Society
Academic Excellence
Leslie Alvarenga Angelica Estefania Bautista Jacek Devyn Bitter Donovan Michael Canter Alyssa Nichole DeMascio Erica Rae Edgerton Alyssa Lee Etzel Gabrielle Olivia Fone Jelina Nicole Frias Bryce Allen Girouard Robert Christian Hahn James Harvie Eduardo Hernandez Ciara Starr Hodge Payton Lynn Lane Emily Marie McCullouch Caleb Michael Ortiz Christian Perez Cindy Frances Piet Shyanne Rayne Price Nicolle Rosales Mia Renee Ryszka Joel Jotham Smith Kiefer Tye Sordia Ciara Tonee Strothers Colyany Thach Sophia Jazmin Thompson Jacob Louis Velasco
Destiny Tymaya Alexander Matthew David Brown Denver Madison Bryant Riley Anisa Burke Kennedee Noelle Cameron Anaya Elizabeth Canionero Emily Evelynn Chey Sawyer Arthur Wayne Coatney Noah Alexander Coutre Arianna Simone Cox Siera Rain Deck Ayden Tai Delagarza Isabella Grace Ebner Bernie Leo Gundrum Sarina Elisabeth Gutierrez
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (Gold Cord & Tassel) Awarded to students who earn a 4.0 unweighted GPA or a 4.0 weighted plus a 3.5 unweighted GPA for AP/Honor students for Semester 1. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (Silver Cord & Tassel) Awarded to students who earn a 3.8-3.99 unweighted GPA or a 3.8-3.99 weighted plus a 3.0 unweighted GPA for AP/Honor students for Semester 1.
STUDENT COUNCIL (Red and Black Cord) A student who is an elected member of the Student Council
Diana Mieko Harris Evan Neil Heinrich
DECA (Royal Blue Cord) A student who is a member of DECA, an organization dedicated to emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in the fields of marketing, management, hospitality and finance.
Oscar James Jackson Kyle Alexander Jones Lillian Grace Judd Kaytlynn Lanaie Kellch Madyson Elisa Fitzgerald Kunkel Kathryn Sophia La Fave John Wyatt Mills H Ignacio Mireles H Dominick Antoni Miszewski
LINK (White Cord) A student leader who acts as ambassador,
positive role model, motivator and mentor guiding freshmen to success as part of LINK high school transition program.
Georgia Taylor Nickens Katelyn Elizabeth Owens Bryan Ricardo Perez Sage Peterson Adriana Prian Fernandez Alexis Marie Reidhead
CAVIT (Orange Cord) A student who graduated from a Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology program and received both high school and dual-enrollment credits while enrolled.
National Honor Society
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Leslie Alvarenga Kayla Regina Griego Kathryn Sophia La Fave Cindy Frances Piet Annaliese Reyes Romero Joel Jotham Smith Isaac Nathaniel Surber Zoie Mikayla Zimpleman
Maria Del Mar Ripoll Rigo Christian Martin Roman Kaylee Rose-Marie Segura Provencher
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Alexis Deane Stombres Amber Marie Tetmeyer Keegan Scott Walters Catherine Lily Zimmerman Zoie Mikayla Zimpleman
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8 MHS • Class of 2023
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Congratulations, graduates!
Israel Abel
Astrid Aceves Mitre
Brooklyn Adams
Christopher Aguilar
Hayden Aguilar
Nikolas Akhavan-Restubog
Dantay Alexander
Destiny Alexander
Makaylia Allison
Isaac Alvarado
Joel Alvarado
Leslie Alvarenga
Aaliyah Alvarez
Mariah Alvarez
Ameire Ameen
Christopher Anderson
Marcus Anglin
Jasmine Ard Raymundo
Jesus Isaac Armenta Herrera
Natalie Arvizu Jimenez
Nour Alsharq Asasfeh
Eric Ashley
Kaytlyn Atanasoff
Cayden Atkinson
Joseline Avila
Carlos Aviles Garcia
Hayden Avis
Myranda Ayala
Nevaeh Bah
Prince Bah
Joseph Bailey
Jose Balderrama
Katrina Lei Banalo
Nolan Bandin
Dominic Barron
Tayton Bartlett
Angelica Bautista
Philip Bechamp
Alyssa Bedell
Rakhshinda Begum
Gavin Belanger
Alaysia Benion
Jaihlei Bennett
Nathan Bernal
Cameron Berry
Jacek Bitter
Eric Blake
Alejandro Blodgett
Madison Bollea
12 MHS • Class of 2023
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Alexandra Borbolla Gonzalez
Cosme Borunda
Isabel Brandenburg
Harrison Breden
Zxavian Brooks
Caleb Brown
Halo Brown
Haylee Brown
Jheylan Brown
Logan Brown
Matthew Brown
Tre’Von Brown
Denver Bryant
Caden Buranich
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Riley Burke
Amarion Burno
Jenell Bush
Gabriel Bustos
David Butterfield
Ayden Caballero
Xeria Cabral
Olivia Cabrera
Jaysha Cain
Kennedee Cameron
Anaya Canionero
Donovan Canter
Nevaeh Cantu
Selena Capla
Christian Cardenas
Sharon Carlyle
Maria Cristina Carmack
Anthony Carrera
David Carrera
Alondra Carrero Lopez
Grace Carrillo
Xochilt Carrillo Ruiz
Jailen Carruthers
Shamar Cary
Sheila Casillas Cruz
Isaac Castro
Alexis Chacon
Andrew Chadha
James Chappell
Alyssa Chavez
Emily Chey
Christian Clayton
Sawyer Coatney
Lillian Cochran
Dereck Colindres
14 MHS • Class of 2023
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Jaxon Deboer
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Haylee Delma
Robert DiCenzi
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Emily Dickerson
Chase Dixson
Noah Dorman
Angelina Dracia
Bernard Dudley
Nathan Dudones
Izabella Duran
Caleb Durette
Jakub Durovka
Isabella Ebner
Erica Edgerton
Mi’oni Edwards
Shelby Eisenacher
Jacqueline Elizondo
Contessa Elledge
Rebeca Encinas Fernandez
Jayden Enos
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Valeria Enriquez Lopez
Justis Espinoza
Brookelyn Estes
Alyssa Etzel
Emma Etzel
Adreena Farinas
Alissa Farinas
16 MHS • Class of 2023
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Samuel Feigenbaum
Gavin Ferguson
Jatavian Fields
Amorris Flannigan
Brianna Flores
Gabrielle Fone
Dane Fortner
Matthew Frausto
Jelina Frias
Victoria Fuiava
Jonathan Garavito
Caleb Garcia
John Garcia
Joshua Garcia
Lila Garcia
Lorenzo Garcia
Nicole Garcia
Sandra Garcia
Ludmilla Garcia Urquidez
Abeline Garza
Garett Gaulke
Antonio Gibson
Joshwar Gimenez Rodriguez
Bryce Girouard
Celeste Gloria
Evan Goldner
Maximino Gomez
Santiago Gomez
Destiny Gonzales
Jaysen Gonzales
Mario Gonzales
Donovan Gonzalez
Julissa Gonzalez
Roberto Gonzalez
Grace Goodrum
Rashad Green
Kayla Griego
Eliza Guerra
Bernie Gundrum
Justina Gutierrez
Sarina Gutierrez
Marco Gutierrez Bandin
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Robert Hahn
Deaundre Hairston
Madison Halcomb Gariepy
Colin Hall
Grant Hall
Jarrell Hamlett
Diana Harris
18 MHS • Class of 2023
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Gavin Harris
James Harvie
Christopher Hayes
Tyler Heald
Evan Heinrich
Ashley Henderson
Ramsey Henny
Alyssa King
Makayla King
Kayla Klampe
Kylie Kniola
Emma Krolak
Madyson Kunkel
Nathaniel Kutter
Aricela Hernandez
Brenda Hernandez
Daniel Hernandez
Eduardo Hernandez
Raymundo Hernandez
Andrew Herrera
Fernando Herrera Ortiz
Kathryn La Fave
Dakota Nichole Landry
Payton Lane
Korbin Lau
Parker Lay
Linda Le
Matthew Lebron
Jacob Herrington
Kelly Hicks
Ronnie Hicks
Ciara Hodge
Emma Hoellwarth
Ciara Holguin
Madilyn Homan
Dujuan Lee
Nathaniel Leon
Eeli Levanen
Ray Lewis
Maria Leyva Escalante
Francisco Leyva Espinoza
Marielena Linares
Morgan Hoos
Ciera Horton
Emily Houston
Andrew Hoxie
Devin Huffman
Haylie Hummel
Calvin Humphrey
Shiniqua Littleman
Tia Litton
Ana Luisa Llanes Garcia
Nikolas Lockett
Destini Lucio
Willow Luetkahans
Ayonna Littlejohn
Reno Ma’Ave Sefo
Ashley Macedo
McKenzie Mack
Isabelle Magallon
Conner Manning
Terra Manns
Kaydalyn Hunley
Lilith Ines
Celina Jackson
Cody Jackson
Logan Jackson
Oscar Jackson
David James
Brianna Luna
Joseph Jenkins
Kamauri Jenkins
Logan Jensen
Kobe Johnson
Jeremiah Jones
Kyle Jones
Minnie Jones
Andrew Martin
William Martin
Adrian Martinez
Emiliano Martinez
Jacob Martinez
Alexis Paola Marroquin Madrid
Pauline Mariscal
Lillian Judd
Noah Jurczak
Hugo Kachinski
Rhyan Keen
Cody Keene
Kaytlynn Kellch
Kiara Kemp
Leon Martinez Cosme
Michael Marzullo
Chelsea Mason
Grace May
Isabella Maybee
Caleb McAfee
Emily McCullouch
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Congratulations, graduates!
Keely McCullouch
Luke McDermott
Annae McElroy
Ian McGalliard
Tiffany McGovern
Jacob McKenzie
Colin McLaurin
Regina Odell
Kezia Oduro
Avrey Olivas
Arlett Olvera Pompa
Caleb Ortiz
Elvis Ortiz
Mariana Ortiz
Caden McLean
Jamila McMillan
Maisie McMillan
Jaiden McVay
Elizabeth Mcconnell
Michelle Medina Reyes
Michael James Mendez
Joseph Ostler
Isabell Ostrander
Katelyn Owens
Billy Padilla
Ethan Palmer
Gladys Panduro Felix
Nakota Paniagua
Alec Mentzer
Stephen Messerschmidt
James Meyers
John Mills
Ignacio Mireles
Dominick Miszewski
Autumn Mitchell
Carlos Parra Mendez
Chyna Parron
Jesus Pastrana-Lopez
Natalee Paulin
Eden Pavlinovic
Jahmel Pearson
Patricia Pedredgon
Everett Miu
Jordan Moffat
Jadalynn Molina
Chris Montes
Hunter Moore
Irabella Morales
Jesus Morales
A’mya Perez
Bryan Perez
Christian Perez
Cole Perry-Turner
Jonathan Peters
Maria Peters
Brayden Petersen
Wilfredo Morales
Lanova Morris
Rellah Morris
Sergio Munoz
Jalissa Murcia
Sivaranjini Murugan
Nicole Narcia
Jada Petersen
Sage Peterson
Kasondra Petry
Calvin Pham
Daniella Phelps
Landen Phillips
Aubryana Pick
Gabriel Negrete
Khamari Nelson
Trinity Nesvold
Zander Newey
Amel Nezirevic
Kelly Nguyen
Taysia Nichols
Cindy Piet
Jessica Pineda
Andrew Polidore
Mia Pollia
Kenny Ponce Gonzalez
Josue Porter Benitez
Lorenzo Portillo
Georgia Nickens
Oscar Nieblas
Maxwell Njuguna
Brayson Noble
Rizelle Nolasco
Adolfo Nunez Aldaco
James O Hara
Aidan Powers
Adriana Prian Fernandez
Shyanne Price
Aaron Pulford
Janie Pyle
Savannah Quarles
Alexandria Quintanilla
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Congratulations, graduates!
Megan Quintero
Sarahi Benea Quintero
Eladio Ramirez
Benny Ramirez Nieves
Jasmine Reaves
Alexis Reidhead
Angela Reyes
John Simmons
Charles Simpson
Dennis Sims
Brianna Slinger
Joel Smith
Joseph Smith
Laila Smith
Sapphira Reyes
Jennifer Reyes Garcia
Rebecca Rhymer
Elena Richter
Penelope Riddell
Amaya Rios-Peters
Maria Del Mar Ripoll Rigo
Natalynn Smith
Peter Smith
Kiefer Sordia
Lillianna Soria
Jorge Soto
Victor Soto
Sydney Spano
Faith Roberts
Erick Rodriguez
Saul Rodriguez
Christian Roman
Annaliese Romero
Diego Romero
Hunter Roos
Jada Spellman
Destinee Spence
Kaylee Sprauve
Cadence Squires
Kira Stanford
Callyn Stears
David Steelman
Angel Ruelas
Lailany Ruiz
Mia Ryszka
Analyse Sailele
Daniel Stephens
Alexis Stombres
Ciara Strothers
Jaden Summers
Isaac Surber
Quentin Swindle
Ki’yuana Talbert
Nicolle Rosales
Drew Ross
Tavarus Ross
Julian Salaz
Zayhir Salazar Gonzalez
Alberto Salinas-Ballesteros
Liliana Tapia
Destiny Taylor
Jessica Taylor
Lydia Taylor
Prisca Tchinda Kuete
Melanie Teran
Amber Tetmeyer
Adam Sanchez
Destiny Sanchez
Isaac Sanchez
Olivia Sanchez
Colyany Thach
Logan Thibault
Kayla Thomas
Isaiah Thompson
Sophia Thompson
Ethan Throndson
Arieanna Tompkins
Kevin Sandoval
Nathan Sansone
Robert Santos
Mason Schrader
Kaylee Segura Provencher
Journey Selig
Shayla Semallie
Gibrill Sesay
Cyrus Shearer
Leah Shimasaki
Chelise Shirley
Hailey Shoaf
Emily Silcox
Madelaine Silva Cortez
Ryan Torres Aquirre
Josue Torres Mendez
Jennifer Trevizo
Jalah Turner
Consolee Tuyishime
Austin Tyler
Daimon Ugalde
24 MHS • Class of 2023
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Congratulations, graduates!
YOUR LIFE HAS JUST BEGUN, LIVE IT.
Rachel Zindler
Audiana Zuniga
Eviana Zuniga
Jade-Lynn Valdez
Juan Jesus Valdez
Aylin Valenzuela Rodriguez
Alberto Ugarte
Emily Ung
Grace Valdez
Hector Valdez
Seniors not photographed
Angel Erubey Jaimes Ruiz Olive Johnson Graham Kennard Keyon King Dominic Kris Lane Matthew Jason James Lebron Ayonna Marie Alene Littlejohn
Dantay Latrell Alexander Kenzie Jane Allen Leslie Alvarenga Stephanie Elizabeth Avelar Zitevia Nevaeh Bahati-Stewart Makayla Barnett Caleb Joshua Barrett Aaliyah Begay Jade Isabella Bencomo Damian Jonathan Bernal Lexzy Amaris Berrios Chaila Marie Toroba Bonite Ruben Brandenburg Kameran Marcia Briley-Banks Jaysha Shineese Cain Eduardo Bryan Camacho Martinez Christina Marie Cantu Genaro Jesus Carrillo Ruiz Kennedy Lanae Coles Dereck Anthony Colindres Jesus Hilario Corella Angel Jesus Cruz Jaxon Wayne Deboer Siera Rain Deck H Phoebe Cates Pelen Dela Sala Alyssa Nichole DeMascio Robert Angelo DiCenzi Bernard Christopher Dudley Jonathan Emanuel Estrada Reyes Davion Lee Flores Davon Forester Mya Olivia Francisco Alazea Gallegos Cristian Alexis Godinez Garcia Jadin Onrae Gomez Angelina Karla Gracia Heather Elizabeth Grissom Gerardo Gurrola Garcia Jamarion Khalill Hammond Karyna Aryonna Hernandez Gonzales Xavier Randall Holland Winter Lisa Isaacs
Daniel Eduardo Lopez Adrian Lopez Garcia Alejandro Medina Mariah Angelica Michel Armando Montoya
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Andrew Varga
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Lanova Alyce Morris Jalissa Aliza Murcia Sivaranjini Murugan Shanna Mae Narcia Niva Simone Nichols Warren Tanner Nuzum Jalen Anthony Mcpheron Oliver Jordan Jesus Ortiz Jennifer Nicole Panduro Verduzco Alyssa Christine Peek Joshua Lee Peters Hayden Lee Phillips Rylee Jenene Pirtle Jasmin Ramirez Stephanie Ricardo Santos Aylin Elizabeth Rodriguez Valenzuela Dylan James Rossi Isaiah Ruiz Cesar Gael Salazar-Atondo Leslye Leticia Santos Contreras Joslynn Sounantha Saysana
Jewliette Vaughan
Kytzia Vazquez
Aaron Veals
Olivia Vega
Jacob Velasco
Jennifer Verduzco
Zoe Vermillion
Eduardo Vidal
Yetzel Villazana Santiago
Ruben Villegas Lopez
Sebastian Villegas Lopez
Deirdra Vollmer
Julia Vollmer
Jacob Vonderheide
David Garcia Sarah Hymer Pauline Mariscal Juan Muniz Randy Paniagua Hector Ramirez Hernandez Gavin Sanchez-Martan Damian Valenzuela Aliza White Daryl Allen Sundquist Isaac Cristian Thomas Damian Michael Torres Xavier Valdez Charles Garcia Villa Micah Christian Villasenor Kevin Joel Villegas Keegan Scott Walters H Triston Denard Walters Dominique James White Kayleeon White Keoni Alexa Yazzie Yahaira Zazueta Valle
Savannah Wade
Charles Walker
Khamari Walker
Xavier Walker
Devin Waller
Jesse Ward
Isaac Warren
Kyree Washington-McCarty
Darren Watts
Harmony Wertz
Malagni White
Cayden Whitworth
Brandy Talise Williams
Connor Williams
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Cristian Arguelles Maldonado Dalton Bassett Sharon Carlyle Ethan Davis Ernesto Elizalde Lopez Ernesto Espinoza
Elijah Williams
Jamir Williams
Gabriel Ybarra
Raiyna Yoyokie
Alexis Zavala
Catherine Zimmerman
Zoie Zimpleman
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Valedictorian | Diana Harris
dolls should be expressed externally as well. Even though our little cutout paper dolls may have little dents or marks, they are the very things that connect us all. During my high school career, I never felt like the smartest, prettiest, or most talented person in the room. I always tended to compare myself to the students who learned the fastest; the girls who wore the trendiest clothes and hairstyles; and the dancers who had the best dance technique. It became a bad habit of mine and altered the perception I had on my accomplishments. This frustrating habit tired me and created a barrier between me, my peers, and my family. About two months ago, my little sister Sofia and I were talking after a heated argument occurred where she shared how she felt so pressured to become like me. My accomplishments convinced my little sister to believe that she was not enough because she was comparing herself to me. From that moment, I realized that “comparison” is a dark battle we all are facing together. In fact, Theodore Roosevelt once said that “Comparison is the thief of Joy.” Sometimes we fail to recognize our beautiful talents, gifts, and traits because we consistently compare ourselves to others. It is a sad and honest truth of our generation, but I believe that there is a way to get rid of this “thief of Joy”. I believe we all have something to learn from little Diana’s art piece. Why do we all need to be the same? Why would we compare ourselves to others or want to change who we are? If we all were the same, wouldn’t life be boring? Imagine if those paper dolls were all wearing the same thing. The art piece would have been boring and pointless. It wouldn’t hold any meaning. It was uniqueness that made it special. As your class Valedictorian, I want you all to remember that you are designed to be different. Somewhere in this world, there is a place for you. Your uniqueness brings value to the infinite chain of paper dolls. I ask that you all try to celebrate and respect our differences, so we can live peacefully and confidently in this crazy world. Let’s make it our lifelong mission to be like those paper dolls holding hands, celebrating who we are, and embracing what makes us unique.
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AT AGE 6, I PARTICIPATED IN MY FIRST ART COMPETITION at a little elementary school in Utah. With the great efforts of my supportive mother, I was inspired to give it a try. The piece I submitted had three paper dolls
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holding hands while each doll represented my different ethnicities: Japanese, Ecuadorian, and German. One had a brightly colored kimono, one had a traditional Ecuadorian dress, and one had a casual European outfit, making each doll specifically adorned with different designs, colors, and accessories. While the dolls were dressed differently, they still had my dark brown hair, brown eyes, and feminine qualities. At first glance, my artistic piece appeared a little clumsy with crooked cuts and shaking pen marks, but it represented a strong message… diversity. Although some may view this as a simple project, I would argue that this art piece holds an essential message for the class of 2023. The special characteristics that I identify in myself through these cutout paper
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CLASS OF 2023 Congratulations, Ak-Chin Indian Community Graduates!
Salutatorian | Zoie Zimpleman
We must acknowledge that getting to today was no small feat. Having worked for over thirteen years just for this moment, it is hard to ignore the hard work, patience, determination, and even sacrifice that embodies the attitudes of each and every graduate. These past four chapters of our lives may not have been how we pictured our high school career, yet the struggles we encountered provided us with the strength and resilience we needed to grow and prepare for what life has in store for us. Throughout our time at MHS we have learned that many things in life are in fact temporary; life is full of temporary moments, emotions and seasons. The excitement you felt freshman year when you learned our Spring Break, time at home, would be extended, temporary. The loneliness you felt when you were isolated from friends, stuck at your house during the pandemic, temporary. The roller coaster of emotions that engulfed you as you witnessed our Sophomore year going back and forth from virtual to in person learning, temporary. The disappointment you felt when you didn’t get the grade you expected or worked for, again just temporary. The thrill of endless hours spent stalking someone just to squirt them with a water gun- temporary. The emptiness you felt wondering what am I going to do with my life after I graduate- temporary. The surreal feeling you are about to experience walking across this stage tonight to receive your diploma, temporary. No matter what you are going through, you must remember that your present situation is not your final destination. Nothing in life is permanent, be mindful that life changes, people come and go and seasons never last. So hold on tight to the memories you make, never regret the time you spent with the ones you love, have adventures, travel, do what makes you happy and let go of what doesn’t. Go out into the world, make mistakes, take those setbacks and reflect upon them as a way to grow. We ourselves are in fact all temporary, but the impact that we have on each other and the world around us doesn’t have to be.Once we turn our tassels tonight, the story of the Class of 2023 ends, but the best part of each of our unique stories has yet to come. Class of 2023, the next chapters are important to our story… and they are blank, go write them!
Jose Balderrama MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Nathan Bernal MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Sharon Carlyle MARICOPA RAM ACADEMY
Jesus Corella MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Haylee Delma MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Celeste Gloria MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Abel Miguel DESERT PINES HIGH SCHOOL
Alison Miguel BETTY FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL
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Nicole Narcia MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Jonathan Peters MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Maria Peters MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Megan Quintero MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
GOOD EVENING, FAMILY, FRIENDS, FACULTY, distinguished guests, and most importantly, the Class of 2023! I am truly honored to be up here tonight speaking on behalf of not
just my fellow graduates, but my friends. Much like a good story, our class is captivating, complex, inspiring, and most importantly unique. MHS graduates, the characters in this story, have been through a lot together; some of us have known each other since we were in first grade, some even longer, and others may have recently joined our ranks. Despite when you joined our class, we stand here today as a group of individuals able to come together to do more than we ever could do apart.
Angel Ruelas MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Robert Santos Jr. MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
Zylen Silas-Antone SHERMAN INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL
Damion Ugalde MARICOPA HIGH SCHOOL
42507 W. Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa www.ak-chin.nsn.us • (520) 568-1000
30 MHS • Class of 2023
Robert H. Downey PRESIDENT
Congratulations Maricopa High School and Maricopa Virtual Academy Class of 2023!
Dr. Gary Miller VICE PRESIDENT
Dear Maricopa High and Maricopa Virtual Graduates,
On behalf of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board, we extend our warmest congratulations to you on your graduation day. This is a significant milestone in your lives, and we are truly proud of your accomplishments. You have worked tirelessly to get here, and your hard work and persistence have paid off. We commend you for your resilience and adaptability, to remain laser- focused on your goals. We have no doubt that you will continue to achieve great things in the future, and we wish you all the best as you embark on the next chapter of your lives. Well done!
Torri Anderson BOARD MEMBER
Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board
Patti Coutré BOARD MEMBER
AnnaMarie Knorr BOARD MEMBER
(520) 568-5100 www.musd20.org
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